46th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1830 lots has ended on 6th March 2022. 92% of all lots sold

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Hptm. Beck - captured map of El Garn

Hptm. Beck - captured map of El Garn

LOT 57-0099
SOLD
Auction ended        5th March 2022  |  03:05 pm CET
RESULT
110,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 92cm x 64cm
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 57-0099
EAN 2000000642529
LOT 57-0099
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000642529
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 92cm x 64cm
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 57-0099
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 92cm x 64cm
EAN 2000000642529
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Important grouping to Afrikakorps Hauptmann Paul Beck serving with Kanonen-Batterie 902. An untouched grouping available on the market for the first time.

Beck must have joined the Reichswehr around 1934. Part of the grouping was a Reichswehr belt. He served with Inf.Rgt.19 and Beobachtungs-Abteilung 7 pre war as proven by insignia and maker marked gear part of the grouping. Both units were based in Munich. During the Africa Campaign he served with Kanonen-Batterie 902. Part of the grouping was also an officer's Panzer sidecap and Panzer uniform insignia. He must have served with a Panzer unit for a certain time as well. There were Artillerie-Reigment 557 insignia, too. Finally, there were Nebeltruppe Hauptmann boards found in his officer's cases. Beck therefore must have served with smoke troops as a Hauptmann, too.

An untouched grouping of great importance. Only a very few soldiers managed to bring their uniforms and gear home and avoided being captured by the British.


Captured British map used by the German forces. Linen backing.

Hauptmann Beck noted "AFRIKA" to the reverse.


Condition
3